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The Little Leaguers from Johnston will be trying to do something that no Iowa team has ever done — win it all at the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.

It will be a difficult task, but not an impossible one, says Mark Avaux, president of Johnston Little League.

"The ball will need to bounce a certain way, we'll need to catch a few breaks and the stars will need to align, but we'll see what happens," Avaux said over the phone while traveling to Pennsylvania. "Regardless of how they play, we couldn't be more proud of these young men.

"They have been fantastic representatives for Johnston, not just in skill set but their behavior and mindset, on and off the field."

Fans back home can watch the group of youngsters open play at 3 p.m. Friday on ESPN.

Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld said the community is definitely excited.

"I can't go anywhere in our community without somebody coming up and mentioning it to me," Dierenfeld said. "Everyone knows about it and everyone is excited."

The team from Johnston, Iowa, participates in the opening ceremony of the 2016 Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016.(Photo: AP)

Win or lose, the boys should expect a celebration when they return to Johnston, Dierenfeld said.

"We all wish we could be there, but obviously we can't," she said. "We are just so proud of them and we will all be watching and waiting for them to return home so we can all celebrate together."

Avaux had nothing but praise for the boys and the manager of this superstar team, Duane Pineda.

"He is just phenomenal with these kids," he said. "He maintains a fun environment for this sport while coaching them to succeed. He is a great representation for this league."